Yes, this Johnson was around recently, it was being talked about on Talk Gold as well, if I remember correctly.
Edit: You are correct the JohnsonHYIP at Talk Gold was around in 2005. I can't find where it was I saw this johnsonHYIP.com at with a date I swear was in late 2006. In either case, the similarities between these two can't just be dismissed. If you do... well... I hope for the best.
It is the exact same design as Liz's old template. And this is the picture of Johnson:
So they were using a photo of some poor sap there as well. Just like they are using "Liz Waren's" photo to blind potential suckers... I mean investors.